Matthew Nikkari - Ferris State University

Professor: Matthew Nikkari

Department: TBD

College: Ferris State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!! He makes the class harder than it should be. PLEASE AVOID HIM IF YOU CAN.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Wouldnt recommend this class to anyone ever again . If I can put his teaching as a negative score then I would . Let me start off by saying that his grading and corrections on papers is not clear and when he does and you do the corrections hell give you a bad grade instead of coming back and telling you how you can approve and make it better .

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the toughest graders I have ever seen. I thought I was a decent writer at best until I took this class. Gives you one night to edit papers before next peer editing sessions, so little to no progress is made. Quizzes daily are very confusing, and he makes you read at the beginning of class. Don't forget a book or you will be marked absent!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LITR311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Nicest thing I can say about Nikkari is that he's interesting. Unfortunately, he comes off as rude and unapproachable. He leaves the lecturing largely to the students which is frustrating and tiring. Reading, writing, and quiz every class period-also tiring. Expects a lot from students without giving much in return. Was hoping he'd be better.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LITR311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Nikkari does not teach the class. Most classes you will be taught by other students. When he does, his lectures have little to nothing to do with the subjects you will be graded on. There is an essay every day. He is unprofessional and, while an expert on the subject, poor at conveying material. Unclear about what he expects and a very harsh grader

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG321
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The papers in this class are extremely difficult compared to other sections. He doesnt give any directions on how to write the papers besides the assignment sheet. Relies on peer review way too much without giving any of his own suggestions. You only get a few absences before he drops you and doesnt excuse any absences for any reason, period!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! He has a horrible grading system on his papers. You will write three papers in total, but his feedback is horrible. He does not make it clear how to improve your next paper and the peer reviews are not helpful because your classmates will have no idea what he wants specifically for your paper. AGAIN, NEVER TAKE HIM!! PLEASE!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gave very little instruction and feedback and graded papers very harshly overall terrible class to take would not recommend

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst Professor ever! I had no choice but to take him and it was the worst idea ever. He was so confusing with what he wanted and barely any help on papers. You never know your grade until final grades are posted. So much paper is wasted in this class. You have to do 4 drafts for every paper and have an annotated bib plus a self eval.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you are taking any English course and your only option is Nikkari, wait to take it until you can take it with someone else. You get 5 absences a semester, but don't use them. He hands out papers and you can't get them if you aren't there. He is no help during office hours and is apathetic when you ask for help. Doesn't respond to emails either.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

You do three (five-page MLA) papers and only two count for a grade. You do two group presentations and only one counts for a grade(and they have to be on dif. topics). The only time he teaches anything is the four minutes before each quiz, other than that you are on your own. 10/10 Do Not Recommend

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Same as everyone else here. Do NOT take his class if you aren't some research paper writing wizard. Two rough drafts are required each week, four in total for each paper. His grading system is extremely convoluted and hard to understand, as well as him being an extremely tough grader, if you get a grade at all. DONT TAKE AT ALL COSTS!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's not a good professor. The feedback he gives on papers makes absolutely no sense. Half of the time i think he's just writing down random numbers on my papers. You have to do a bunch of commentaries, rough drafts (4 per paper), group projects, and long papers all seemingly at the same time with no explanation. Avoid this professor if possible.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Nikkari was an awesome professor! Definitely a tough grader, but his rubric is posted on blackboard. He made me realize the importance of the outside world, not just college. Also a very funny guy. His jokes are so awkward that you laugh with him. Very much respected by me as I was dreading taking him. Pleasantly surprised. Be prepared to work!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Nikkari is probably one of the worst professors for english. Try to avoid him at all costs. He is beyond ridiculous when it comes to grading. You never know what grade you have in the class because he never puts in grades on BlackBoard. Almost impossible to get an A on a paper. He is unclear and confusing about everything. Do not take him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I hope you like to write papers! You need to have 4 rough drafts of every paper you write. You need to write a paragraph for every source you use to explain said source. On top of your 5-10 page paper that you've just stayed up for the past 72 hours to write, you also need to type a self evaluation paper. Have fun!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG321
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst English class I have ever taken. Miss one class and you might fail a paper. Make one mistake you might fail a paper or he will say he can't grade it. Not clear about anything, it's always a guessing game. Went to the writing center for help and when I told them who my prof. was they all said hes too picky and they probably couldn't help much.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Possibly the worst professor I have ever had. A confusing person, where the only way you get any type of grade is if you write how and what he wants you to write about. Otherwise, you will get destroyed. Avoid him at all costs to save yourself! Too much work for nothing...

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Terrible professor. Confuses himself, and doesn't follow the syllabus at all. He doesn't explain anything well, so you're basically left guessing what he wants when writing papers. Worst professor I have ever taken. If you can get anyone else, don't choose nikkari.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You write 3 big papers in MLA. You should get the handbook. He isn't sociable but will answer your questions if you ask. A quiz every class. A draft due for your paper every class. 2 group presentations. You will pass if you work for it. If you are bad at citing sources don't take this prof. 40